🚀 BESS Category Manager

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

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What We’re Looking For

Nexamp is looking to hire a Category Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic management of assigned categories worldwide, in particular the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) category. Working cross-functionally, you will own the supplier process and performance. You’ll partner closely with other key functional representatives from Business Development, Construction, SPM, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to ensure Nexamp’s supply base is effectively serving internal and external customer needs. This role will be hybrid-based out of our Boston or Chicago office. You will report to the Vice President, Supply Chain.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement equipment category strategy for BESS equipment, aligning with overall business goals and objectives.
• Identify sourcing opportunities, cost‑saving initiatives, and strategies to optimize supplier performance across assigned categories.
• Generate regular reports on category performance, market insights, and procurement forecasts, and assist in the annual budget preparation. Communicate insights to senior management to inform decision‑making.
• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the supply chain, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience.
• Conduct market research: analyze supplier capabilities, market trends, and risks.
• Identify new technologies within the category that could benefit the company and inform strategy.
• Maintain knowledge and familiarity with current and potential upcoming policies as they pertain to the category.
• Work to introduce new suppliers and rationalize the supply base, focusing on total cost of ownership.
• Lead RFP processes, negotiate agreements, and establish compliance monitoring of suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships strategically to ensure technical, manufacturing, quality, product support, and logistics needs are met for continuity of supply.
• Continuously manage supplier performance through scorecards and quarterly business reviews, including attending supplier visits, meetings, and industry trade shows/conferences.
• Develop standard practices and processes for the category management teams to support continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• University degree (Supply Chain or Engineering degrees are a plus). MBA is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in the solar industry with BESS experience/familiarity.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, category management, technical program management, or consulting.
• Proven ability to develop procurement and supply chain strategies, coupled with strong presentation skills to communicate recommendations to senior management.
• Experience working closely with engineers and technical teams, with a deep understanding of technical requirements and product development cycles.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and experienced in managing projects that align with strategic procurement goals.
• Experience in developing and managing KPIs and performance metrics working with complicated data sets.
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both internal and external.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of Nexamp operations and apply that knowledge to business decisions.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because: you’ll take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers. You will have access to all the benefits Nexamp offers, including a competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer‑match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits; and cell phone reimbursement. Nexamp has headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, with growing offices nationwide. Additional perks include healthy snacks, coffee, service days and volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Compensation: The estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $110,000–$125,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive package may include incentives linked to performance, annual bonus programs, non‑annual sales incentive plans, or other incentive plans. Eligibility for the company’s stock option plan may also apply. Base salary may vary based on skills, qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Nexamp’s People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third‑party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.